Bobcats' Comeback Results in Evangel Defeat

On Tuesday evening, the College of the Ozarks’ Bobcats found themselves down by 19 points to the Evangel University Crusaders midway through the first half. However, the 'Cats managed to chip away at the Crusader’s lead and pulled within one by halftime. The Bobcats worked hard throughout the second half to put together an incredible 102-92 win. Senior Nathane Simniok led the ‘Cats with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and five additional Bobcats scored in double figures (Santiago-16, Selby-13, Frazier-12, Leonard-12, and Murray-10). Evangel’s Zack Kleine and JJ Williams both led the Crusaders with 27 points, and Billy Thompson posted 14 rebounds. The Bobcats will face Oklahoma Baptist this Friday at 4 PM on the campus of Evangel University, followed by a home game on Saturday at 3 PM versus Taylor University.